1 August 2012

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THE arrival of summer sunshine after months of drenching rain brought families out in force to enjoy this year’s Midsummer Market.

Stallholders took over the London Road in East Grinstead, and shoppers were able to buy food, gifts and craft items, while their children enjoyed street performers and rides.

But organiser Jo Wilkins says it could be twice as nice next year with a second appearance of the popular market, which has become a must-do on the town calendar. “The summer market has only been going for six years, but it’s a real success,” said Jo. “It brings a lot of people into the town and makes it a nicer place to live – so we might look at doing two during the summer months of 2013.”

Town Mayor Liz Bennett was escorted around the market by tourism officer Simon Kerr, who described the atmosphere as “buzzing”. Liz also took the opportunity to visit some of the town’s regular traders, including the newly-opened Fat Face, and The Market Square.

“The town centre was very busy on Saturday and it was wonderful to see so many families out enjoying themselves, and to talk with businesses, stallholders and residents,” she said.

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